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I think I'm a good programmer, then I go do something that is way more complicated and messy than what is required, and I don't figure that out until 4 years later, when it's obvious.

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@Jonathan_Blow Test-driven development, done properly, helps enforce the YAGNI principle (You Ain't Gonna Need It, so don't implement it).

@Jonathan_Blow Test-driven development, done properly, helps enforce the YAGNI principle (You Ain't Gonna Need It, so don't implement it).

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description@Jonathan_Blow Test-driven development, done properly, helps enforce the YAGNI principle (You Ain't Gonna Need It, so don't implement it).

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  • URL: https://x.com/DougOrleans/status/1408110619220492292
  • Author: Doug Orleans (@DougOrleans)
  • Posted: 2021-06-24 17:11:47

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Test-driven development, done properly, helps enforce the YAGNI principle (You Ain’t Gonna Need It, so don’t implement it).

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